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SAPREF Bursary

Offered by SAPREF

Closed Usually closes around February

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The SAPREF Bursary supports first- and second-year students at public universities in chemical, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical engineering, environmental science and commerce fields such as finance and supply chain.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications

  • Chemical Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Environmental Science (BSc)
  • Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Human Resources Management (BCom)
  • Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng)

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have completed Matric
  • Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026
  • Be studying or have been accepted to studying at a mainstream public university in South Africa (the bursary will NOT fund studies at private institutions)
  • Have a strong academic record

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Latest statement of results, if currently studying
  • Proof of University registration/ acceptance (on tertiary letterhead)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel
    Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

    Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “SAPREF Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

    Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around February. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About SAPREF

SAPREF operates one of South Africa's largest crude oil refineries, in Durban.

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